2022 Susan Gay Travel Scholarship Recipient
Jennifer A. Gonzales
Baylor University
Biography
Jennifer A. Gonzales is a third year doctoral student pursuing an EdD in Learning and Organizational Change at Baylor University. Her research focuses on how to leverage the role of an instructional coach to close the gap between mathematics teachers' knowledge levels and implementation levels of effective teaching practices. Jennifer holds an MS in Mathematics Education from the University of Texas at San Antonio, and an MA in Educational Leadership and BA in Mathematics from St. Mary’s University. Jennifer hopes to use the knowledge she has gained from her professional experience as an Instructional Specialist to help improve the mathematics instruction in her district. Through this high-quality instruction, Jennifer ultimately aims to ensure that both teachers and students in her district have the best access and opportunities to the beauty of mathematics.